Poland: Molluscs Market 2024

Molluscs Market Size in Poland

The Polish molluscs market declined to $X in 2021, reducing by -2.7% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2020, and then shrank in the following year.

Molluscs Production in Poland

In value terms, molluscs production contracted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a noticeable increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production increased by +58.8% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2020, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Molluscs Exports

Exports from Poland

In 2021, after three years of decline, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus), when their volume decreased by -15.5% to X tons. Overall, exports faced a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 60% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, molluscs exports surged to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports saw a perceptible decrease. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when exports increased by 67% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for molluscs exports from Poland, accounting for a 66% share of total exports. Moreover, molluscs exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lithuania (X tons), fivefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Ukraine (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to Germany totaled -18.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (-5.9% per year) and Ukraine (-25.8% per year).

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the key foreign market for molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) exports from Poland, comprising 67% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lithuania ($X), with a 19% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany amounted to -6.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lithuania (+17.0% per year) and Slovakia (+38.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average molluscs export price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 98% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw resilient growth. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Ukraine ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Czech Republic (+33.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Molluscs Imports

Imports into Poland

Molluscs imports into Poland rose notably to X tons in 2021, growing by 11% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 32%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

In value terms, molluscs imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when imports increased by 62% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Spain (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons) and China (X tons) were the main suppliers of molluscs imports to Poland, together accounting for 56% of total imports. India, Germany, Portugal and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 37%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Portugal (with a CAGR of +118.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of molluscs (scallops, mussels, cuttle fish, squid and octopus) to Poland, comprising 32% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain stood at +29.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: the Netherlands (+25.5% per year) and Germany (+19.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average molluscs import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 18% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a notable expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2021 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while the price for China ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Portugal (+10.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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